Adjustments Seen For Some Revisions By Virginia Senator
State Sen. J Kenneth Robinson says the General Assembly will make substantial adjustments to the constitutional revisions. He reviewed all 12 proposed articles at a Chamber luncheon as the Assembly plans a special session next week. The tenth article would expand bond options and set debt limits while biennial sessions may rise to 90 days. Residential and voting rules including an absentee voting review and lower residence requirements are key changes discussed.
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J. Kenneth Robinson
General Assembly
Virginia
Commission On Constitutional Revision
Chamber of Commerce Legislative Action Committee
Assembly
del. F.L. Largent, Jr
Sen. Robinson
Mrs. Largent
Robinson
Man Sought By Sheriff In 1968 Disappearance
Frederick County sheriff seeks William J. Scroggins 39 last heard in early October 1968 after leaving two children with a county family. Described as white, about 150 pounds, short, graying hair, blue eyes. Authorities request information on his whereabouts.
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Frederick County
Winchester Postmaster Announces Washington Birthday Service Plan
Postmaster Joseph C. Haines outlines holiday schedule for Saturday with no window or carrier mail delivery. Lockbox and special delivery services continue. Overseas surface mail embargo lifted allowing parcels to be mailed to foreign countries.
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Winchester
Joseph C. Haines
George Washington
B52s Shift Bombing Focus Near Saigon in Veiled Threat
U S B52 bombers pivoted from Laos to Viet Cong bases near Saigon in the past week, dropping about 26 000 bombs and totaling 7 200 tons in raids aimed at stalling a potential Saigon assault. Twelve-to-one sky sorties show intensified strikes around Saigon with attacks near the Cambodian border and in War Zones D and C.
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U.S
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Laos
America
Central Highlands
Mekong Delta
Ammonia Tank Car Explosion Near Crete Nebraska
A Burlington tank car carrying deadly ammonia exploded on a siding in Crete Nebraska injuring and killing multiple people. Residents were evacuated as gas masks and emergency crews from surrounding counties aided the response. A helicopter was used to disperse fumes while investigators described the incident as very serious.
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Nebraska
Crete Municipal Hospital
Burlington Railroad
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Saline County
Wilber
National
Lincoln
Denver
Chicago
Burlington
Sale Save on Perms and Colors by Experts
A local beauty shop advertises 20 percent off permanent waves and hair coloring services from trained specialists. Call 662 9514 for details and scheduling.
Surtax Extends Support for Another Year
Washington AP Nixon budget director told Congress the administration will support a one year extension of the 10 percent surtax. He warned of a shrinking budget surplus this year and possibly next year and pledged a diligent effort to reduce outlays.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Robert P. Mayo
Senate
House Economic Committee
Nixon realigns war on poverty by cutting OEO programs
President Nixon plans to realign roughly half of the Office of Economic Opportunity cutting Job Corps Head Start and slum health centers from OEO. Community action programs and VISTA will stay. Head Start 318 million moves to HEW Job Corps 280 million moves to Labor Department. Comprehensive Health Services clinics shift to HEW.
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Nixon
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OEO
VISTA
Peace Corps
White House
Head Start
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Labor Department
HEW
Ocean Oil Well Reports Fresh Offshore Leak
Santa Barbara California AP reports a new leak at Ocean Oil Well offshore site may discharge up to 2000 gallons of oil daily into the Pacific Ocean. Union Of Co. disclosed the figure.
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Calif
Pacific Ocean
Union of Co
Gaviota
Refugio
Union Oil
Fred Hartley
Union
Secretary of the Interior
Walter J. Hickel
Hickel
Hippie's Blimp Hijack Never Gets Off Ground
A long haired youth armed with a guitar attempted to hijack a Goodyear blimp near Carson California. After a standoff with about 30 officers, Sgt Arthur Hicks coaxed him out and he was taken for observation. The incident concluded without a bomb detonation.
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Calif
Hollywood
Disneyland
Jim Genet
Genet
Hicks
Aspen
Ralph Reed
The
Rubber Company
Undersea Program Delayed After Diver's Fatal Seizure
A $10 million Navy undersea living program is paused after Berry Cannon died at 610 feet during a Sealab 3 dive near San Clemente island. Nine men trained for 12 day stretches faced decompression while investigators determine cause of the cardiac arrest and leaks in the pressurized habitat.
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Long Beach
Calif
Berry L. Cannon
San Clemente Island
Cannon
Navy Doc
Navy
la Jolla
Traffic Delays as East Germans Tighten West Berlin Route
East German border guards halted traffic at West Berlin's main autobahn entry for two hours then released cars in a controlled flow. Delays occurred at other checkpoints between West Berlin and West Germany as authorities assess weather and new election‑related restrictions.
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Helmstedt
West Germany
West Berlin
East Germany
Frankfurt
United States
Britain
France
Soviet Union
House Blasted With Grenade in Old Jerusalem
A hand grenade exploded damaging a house in the Jewish sector of Old Jerusalem on El Monach Lem Street. Police found and dismantled a second grenade in the yard. No injuries or further damage reported.
Secretary Rogers urges prompt Senate ratification of nuclear treaty
Secretary of State William P. Rogers urged the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to ratify swiftly the nuclear nonproliferation treaty to curb the spread of nuclear weapons. He said the pact is carefully drafted and balanced and would not alter defense alliances or create new U S security commitments. Senate Armed Services plans hearings on military aspects could delay ratification.
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Washington
Wiliam P. Rogers
Senate
Capitol Hill
Rogers
Nixon
United States
Senate Armed Services Committee
John Stennis
Dmiss
Foreign Relations Committee
Czechoslovakia
Soviet Union
Meeting to Explain DDC Plan Tomorrow
The Downtown Development Committee holds a 7:30 p.m. open meeting at the George Washington Hotel for downtown merchants and landlords to review the plan financing the 123500 semi mall. Merchants have signed agreements to cover about 35000 while the city would be asked to fund 90000.
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George Washington Hotel
H. Robert Edwards, Jr
DDC
Virginia Sky Delays Clear Weather For Day Or So
The AP reports stationary conditions keep Virginia skies cloudy for the day or two with little change expected. Moisture lingers and temperatures march slowly toward a mild pattern.
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